A major shift in Houston’s weather pattern is underway as a weekend of summertime heat gives way to a growing threat of heavy rainfall and flooding beginning Monday.
Deep tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to spread into Southeast Texas early next week, bringing the potential for several rounds of heavy rainfall. Forecast guidance has become increasingly consistent in showing a wetter pattern that could create flooding concerns across Southeast Texas.
The bottom line for Houston weather:
- Humidity-driven heat index values above 105 degrees (41 degrees Celsius) are possible this weekend, while rip current risk increases along the upper Texas Coast.
- Heavy rainfall could begin Monday as tropical moisture spreads into Southeast Texas.
- Flooding is becoming a greater concern across Southeast Texas next week.
Weekend outlook includes heat and rip current danger
Saturday and Sunday will bring partly sunny skies, hot temperatures and elevated humidity across Southeast Texas. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 90s inland, with heat index values possibly exceeding 105 degrees during the hottest part of the day…